Principal Product Manager

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated•Hanover, MD

About The Position

Teledyne FLIR Defense is dedicated to supporting critical missions with an exciting range of cutting-edge technologies. Our products include advanced surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, sensing devices used to detect chemicals, biological agents, radiation and explosives, and a host of other solutions that help warfighters, first responders, and search-and-rescue teams do their jobs better. We're looking for passionate innovators eager to shape the future of the Defense and Public Safety industries. If you’re mission-driven to globally collaborate on solutions that can change the battlefield and save lives, we invite you to explore our current opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience leading IRAD projects.
Tenacity, dedication, inventiveness, and a strong self-motivation to drive the business to succeed.
Success in performing in a matrixed organization.
Exposure to robust system engineering methodology/terminology.
Requires a minimum of 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
Proven track record of managing programs with challenging technical, schedule, and cost requirements as well as complex customer and subcontractor relationships.
Strong knowledge of US Government procurement practices.
Familiar with DOD/MIL standards and the military equipment acquisition and qualification process.
Superb analytical, project management and organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Experience in preparing & and delivering presentations to senior leaders in government, customers, or peers.
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively to promote collaboration across the corporation.
Demonstrated exceptional leadership and decision-making skills.
Excellent computer skills with a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Microsoft Project as well as working knowledge of ERP systems.
Must be willing and able to travel within the USA and internationally.
Must be able to obtain a US Government security clearance.
Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Nice To Haves

Experience in development of integrated EO/IR/Radar/SW systems desirable.
Desirable to have certification from DAU or Project Management Institute (PMI) Project/Program Management Professional (PMP/PgMP).

Responsibilities

Accountable and direct a comprehensive product strategy from product conception and definition through end of life.
Support BDS & marketing activities such as market penetration, competitive intelligence, product positioning and pricing.
Functions as a central resource with design, manufacturing, quality, test, marketing, and distribution as the product(s) move through their lifecycle.
Directs those involved in the design, modification, and evaluation of all phases of a specific product or group of products.
Formulates and executes long-term plans for cost/profit control.
Promotes use of new technologies and industry-leading trends.
Accountable for the New Product Introduction (NPI) process involving design, development and management activities for a specific product or group of products from product definition and planning through production, release, and end of life.
Involvement lasts throughout all stages of a product’s lifecycle including modifications, upgrades and maintenance of the product or product line.
Assess market trends, competitive intelligence and future operational requirements through market research, secondary reports, and customer contact.
Research budgetary documents, project justification, and general information from potential customers to determine direction of movement to drive product positioning and internal investments.
Make educated, fact-based recommendations to leadership to ensure internal research and development projects are moving surveillance products the right direction to provide customers what they need and support growth.
Assist and advise leadership on potential minority investments, mergers, acquisitions or other teaming agreements that can lead to further product differentiation and a more satisfied customer base.
Develop and own the product and portfolio vision by translating the business strategy into a product strategy.
Working closely with the engineering and business development teams, lead the development and alignment of product requirements for success.
Work closely with Teledyne vertical business segments to drive development of technology that feeds the needed capabilities into new products.
Accountable for the execution of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process through successful product launch gates.
Manage the life cycle of products within the portfolio, coordinate and communicate the sunset for legacy products.
Work with leadership and marketing to develop and define strategies for current and new products.
Coordinate pricing strategy and product positioning with fellow product managers, business development teams to ensure delivery of the best value for the capability.
Support business development team with presentations, marketing material, and direct customer engagements.